France’s debt rose to 112 percent of GDP in second quarter, data show

France’s public debt increased to near €3.23 trillion, or 112 percent of GDP, between April and June, official statistics showed Friday. The data was published as the country’s new government is looking to tackle the mounting debt pile, with Prime Minister Michel Barnier expected to outline his policies in a speech to lawmakers next week.  

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